# Sightless Tablet Translators The Omnifer iPad Accessory Converts Onscreen Text into Braille By Michael Hines | Published 2011-08-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnifer-ipad-accessory References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/omnifer-ipad-accessory-for-visually-impaired-people/) The Omnifer [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyetracking-platform) Accessory is a conceptual device created by Jayson D’Alessandro designed to let the blind enjoy the iPad. The device fits over the iPad like a case and [translates the text onscreen into braille](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakshar-braille). The cover splits the iPad's screen in half, covering one side with braille. The braille dots are activated using a special app that translates the text on the page. When not being used to translate text into braille, the Omnifer iPad Accessory also doubles as a case. D'Alessandro has designed an innovative and incredibly helpful piece of tech that [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-magnifier) or other tech companies would be wise to check out. This device could give the blind the chance to enjoy the latest and most high-tech gadget on the market today. It would also open up a previously closed off market which would help Apple further stretch its lead over the competition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sightless Tablet Accessory:** The Omnifer iPad Accessory opens up new possibilities for blind individuals to enjoy and interact with tablet technology. - **Text-to-braille Translation:** The special app developed for the Omnifer iPad Accessory presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to revolutionize accessibility for the visually impaired. - **Inclusive Technology:** The Omnifer iPad Accessory showcases the potential for inclusive tech products that cater to a wider range of users, creating an opportunity for businesses to tap into untapped markets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Assistive Technology:** The sightless tablet accessory presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the assistive technology industry, pushing the boundaries of accessibility solutions for the visually impaired. - **Tech Hardware:** The creation of tablet accessories like the Omnifer iPad Accessory creates disruptive innovation opportunities within the tech hardware industry by reimagining how individuals interact with and use devices. - **App Development:** The development of the special app for text-to-braille translation opens up disruptive innovation opportunities within the app development industry to create more inclusive and accessible applications for the visually impaired. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tablet-Based Video Magnifying Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-magnifier.md) - [Braille-Equipped Memo Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-device.md) - [Redefined Braille E-Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dotary-device.md) - [Consolidated Eye-Tracking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyetracking-platform.md) - [Inclusive Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-label-maker.md) - [Rugged Child-Friendly Braille Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vembi-hexis.md) - [Minimal Braille Learning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartio-edu.md) - [On-Demand Braille Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemonic-dot.md) - [Braille Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemonic-dot-printer.md)